Tips for Good Driving

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by: Hannah Nixon
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Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 Time: 10:53 AM
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Chances are that you have committed a driving offence at some point in your life and received a ticket as a result. If this does not apply to you, then undoubtedly you know a family member or friend who has been involved in such a situation. Tickets, and the threat of them, are an unfortunate but important part of our everyday lives.

It's irritating (and expensive) when it happens to you as an individual, but ensures the safety of you and your loved ones by helping to keep all drivers in check while out on the road. So there are two reasons why you should be interested in good driving practices: to avoid endangering yourself and others and to not get tickets.

Whether you are motivated by altruistic tendencies or your own financial preservation, there are a number of tips you should keep in mind whenever you find yourself behind the wheel. Do not speed or you may find some speeding fines come through the door! This requires obeying speed limits designated for your location and vehicle type. Of course, in order to do that, you must be aware of the actual speed limit. Pay attention to all street signs you encounter so that you do not pass a posted maximum without noticing it. Speed limits can change often and sometimes without clear reason. Watch out for speed traps! They are a common and dastardly foe.

Always be mindful to keep your car in good driving condition. Check the headlights and brake lights often. Maintaining properly working lights on a car is the law, and most police officers will not hesitate to pull over a violator and assign them a hefty fine. Also, be sure that your car is up to date with current state and federal standards.

A car found to be emitting too many pollutants can really cost you. Finally, a cardinal rule: do not drive unless you are awake, aware, and sober enough to do so. Driving while tired, preoccupied or drinking can spell disastrous consequences for you and others on the road.

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